But the country may not keep the ban for long, because a shortfall of about 700,000 is expected later in the season
It is probably opportunistic trade for livestock feed
But we must still work to reduce Donald Trump’s 30% tariff and look to and maintain other markets
The rural economy should not be forgotten in South Africa’s economic growth agenda,
About half of South Africa’s maize was exported to Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea in the first 13 weeks of the 2025-26 marketing year
Concerns over poultry and red meat supplies should not have a bearing in the long term
These countries need to rethink the prohibitive tariffs they place on each other
Agriculture in the country is experiencing a recovery season for its grain and oilseed production, although some areas may have quality problems
South Africa’s food inflation rose to 4.4% in May but this is expected to be temporary
This is despite a slight decline, attributed to an uncertain global trade environment, geopolitical tension and domestic animal disease problems